Racing diary: Ras Rhobell Fawr 10/11/12

AM 10.3k 562m
From Llanfachreth village, somewhere near Dollgellou, Wales.
Organised by meirionnydd running club
Pictures from Esyllt Richards who was out marshaling with Ifan.
I last ran this in 2009. The weather that year was horrendous. Much more pleasant this year.
I came in 50th out of 83 runners(1:11). Less than three minutes faster than 2009. I would have liked to do slightly better and get into the top half of runners but I couldn't have tried much harder.

FRA Race Definitions

A fell race is one run on fell, hill or mountain terrain and shall be categorised as follows :
Category “A”
a. Should average not less than 250’ (76m) climb/mile (1.6k).
b. Should not have more than 20% of the race distance on road.
c. Should be at least one mile (1.6k) in length.
Category “B”
a. Should average not less than 125’ (38m) climb/mile (1.6k).
b. Should not have more than 30% of the race distance on road.
Category “C”
a. Should average not less than 100’ (30.4m) climb/mile (1.6k).
b. Should not have more than 40% of the race distance on road.
c. Should contain some genuine fell terrain.
a. A category “L” (long) race is twelve miles (19.3k) or over.
b. A category “M” (medium) race is six miles (9.6k) and over but under twelve (19.3k).
c. A category “S” (short) race is under six miles (9.6k).

Racing diary

Ras Rhobell Fawr 10/11/12

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